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<blockquote data-quote="milkmaid" data-source="post: 321255" data-attributes="member: 852"><p>That's similar to how I do mine too. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> If you can get him pinned well enough to give a shot, taking a temperature will be easy. Rectally, of course; digital thermometer is easiest to use.</p><p></p><p>IMHO, grass hay, even with a little alfalfa, doesn't have adequate nutrition for 3-4wt calves. Those size calves really need grain or their body condition suffers, and with it, their immune system and ability to fight off diseases. Even a couple pounds per head per day would go a long ways toward getting better average daily gains, as well as making them healthier animals... and they'll sell better later if they're slicked off and sleek.</p><p></p><p>I have one pen of 7-900lb Holstein calves still on grain... beef breeds don't need the grain quite so much, but dairy breeds (like those Jerseys) really need it or their health suffers and their growth is severely stunted. Just my opinion, and food for thought.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with the calves! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="milkmaid, post: 321255, member: 852"] That's similar to how I do mine too. :P If you can get him pinned well enough to give a shot, taking a temperature will be easy. Rectally, of course; digital thermometer is easiest to use. IMHO, grass hay, even with a little alfalfa, doesn't have adequate nutrition for 3-4wt calves. Those size calves really need grain or their body condition suffers, and with it, their immune system and ability to fight off diseases. Even a couple pounds per head per day would go a long ways toward getting better average daily gains, as well as making them healthier animals... and they'll sell better later if they're slicked off and sleek. I have one pen of 7-900lb Holstein calves still on grain... beef breeds don't need the grain quite so much, but dairy breeds (like those Jerseys) really need it or their health suffers and their growth is severely stunted. Just my opinion, and food for thought. Best of luck with the calves! :) [/QUOTE]
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